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Originally posted by Driver_10 View PostI stand about 6"10 without shoes on. Trust me... its pretty lean for my height.
Show the pic of you stretching on the door (you know, that thing you have to duck down to walk through)
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how tall are you?? a "lean" 240 lb doesn't sound right haha
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Originally posted by Teardrop View PostThe OP here has really accomplished something that few can - honest, true weight loss. EXCELLENT job, man!
Looks to me like if his weight is going up, it is solid muscle.
Originally posted by TeardropThe hardest part about losing weight is this -
It is SO easy to lie to onesself about the effort. We count calories but a candy bar or latte or a double cheese "here and there" won't count, now will it? One hour of honest work on a ski machine is equal to one big mac. hardly seems worth it.
Originally posted by TeardropYou have to get to the point where you HATE your extra weight, I mean detest it with every ounce of your being.
And if you are a bit psycho like me, as you are working out, imagine the fat cells screaming in pain as they are dieing a slow but sure death.
Originally posted by TeardropHere is a scary one for you - McDonalds fries - they do not decompose. That is right, humans will eat them but microbes will not. Throw out some on a hot summer day and they attract no ants, no flies, nothing.
One nice thing if you can stick with a decent diet or at LEAST cut back on junk - your wallet will stay a little fatter.
BTW watch "supersize me" when you get a chance.
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The OP here has really accomplished something that few can - honest, true weight loss. EXCELLENT job, man!
Looks to me like if his weight is going up, it is solid muscle.
The hardest part about losing weight is this -
It is SO easy to lie to onesself about the effort. We count calories but a candy bar or latte or a double cheese "here and there" won't count, now will it? One hour of honest work on a ski machine is equal to one big mac. hardly seems worth it.
Looks like the OP genuinely LOST fat cells. thing is, with fast crash diets, the fat cells shrink but are still there, starving and begging for junk. When you kill the little bastards off, THAT is when you can develop a truely good physique.
My thing is I need to drop about 25 pounds to look good, or 40 to look excellent.
I re-assesed what I was eating and let me say - 4,000 calories a day was not unusual.
Now it is time to stick with 2000'ish so that I can get rid of my unsightly spare tire.
You have to get to the point where you HATE your extra weight, I mean detest it with every ounce of your being.
And if you are a bit psycho like me, as you are working out, imagine the fat cells screaming in pain as they are dieing a slow but sure death.
Here is a scary one for you - McDonalds fries - they do not decompose. That is right, humans will eat them but microbes will not. Throw out some on a hot summer day and they attract no ants, no flies, nothing.
One nice thing if you can stick with a decent diet or at LEAST cut back on junk - your wallet will stay a little fatter.Last edited by Teardrop; 11-29-2010, 11:46 PM.
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Originally posted by IsaacHayes View PostNice job!!!
I've been under a ton of stress lately and haven't worked out in close to 2 or more years. I've lost muscle and while I haven't gained much weight, I just don't look good. People have asked if I lost weight, and it's muscle I've lost, cause the fat is still there. Actually a little less of it since I haven't been eating as much un healthy things lately. But I'm tired all the time, weaker, and just feel bad. I really want to get back into it and I'm stick of life and work taking up all my time. I hope by at least 1/2 way through this winter I can start working out again and get back to feeling better both mentally and physically again.
Eat the right thing and when possible, utterly avoid processed beef, poultry and pork (unless youre buying from a local farmer) and dairy. (accept cottage cheese and whey isolate. Otherwise, Cheese, 2%, whole milk, etc... theyre all no-no's) Processed sugar is the closest thing to pure poisoned that americans eat, so avoid that too.
The practice of eating "smaller quantities" is utter bullshit. That only leaves you hungry and misserable. I eat untill Im "bug-eyed" and then go on to the next thing. Eating a lot of bulk fiber is a must. Apples, course vegitables, nuts and almonds etc. will help out greatly.
Note: My caloric intake is staggering (about 4300 calories a day). Thats about 1500 calories less than when I eating a "so-called" normal diet. So that pretty much blows the whole "calorie counting" BS out of the window. The fact remains that foods with animal fats in them will contain active stress and growth hormones that contribute to how fat is used and distributed in the person who eats it. Something to think about.
Originally posted by IsaacHayes View PostI dig the chops. I have the exact opposite problem though. I can shave in the morning, and by the next day I look like I've been stranded in the woods for 3 weeks.... LOL At 5:00 each day I look like I haven't shaved at all. Not only does it grow fast but it's black and thick/coarse so it shows up very well. It can't be the cherokee in me, it must be the german. I have no hair on my chest or back whatsoever though.
Oh yeah, Im part German too (my grandpa). It dont help.
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Nice job!!!
I've been under a ton of stress lately and haven't worked out in close to 2 or more years. I've lost muscle and while I haven't gained much weight, I just don't look good. People have asked if I lost weight, and it's muscle I've lost, cause the fat is still there. Actually a little less of it since I haven't been eating as much un healthy things lately. But I'm tired all the time, weaker, and just feel bad. I really want to get back into it and I'm stick of life and work taking up all my time. I hope by at least 1/2 way through this winter I can start working out again and get back to feeling better both mentally and physically again.
I dig the chops. I have the exact opposite problem though. I can shave in the morning, and by the next day I look like I've been stranded in the woods for 3 weeks.... LOL At 5:00 each day I look like I haven't shaved at all. Not only does it grow fast but it's black and thick/coarse so it shows up very well. It can't be the cherokee in me, it must be the german. I have no hair on my chest or back whatsoever though.
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damn. eating this double cheese burger from mcd's and you made me really stop for a sec and look at it......
congrats on the changes. i love seeing people be able to do this. i too wish everyone in this country would stop for a second and think about what they're putting into their bodies. not that i'm any better sometimes. But at least i'm aware of it.
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Originally posted by Superdave View PostI can't see the pics here at work but congrats!
I was starting to have some health issues this summer and needed to make some changes as well, i stopped drinking all soda and replaced it with green tea at home/water at work. I started off at 201 lbs in July and was at 175 last week. No exercise or other diet changes. I suppose if i gave up my fast food breakfasts and exercised i could get to 160 ish but that takes a little more effort than i have in me right now.. lol
I figure the lighter i get, the faster i'll be in the 1/4 mile next summer.
And yes, I was thinking the exact same thing. My car has undergone about 180lbs of weight reductions + my own 85lbs or so of personal weight loss. This should get me into the low 12's with the new 500+hp engine.
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I can't see the pics here at work but congrats!
I was starting to have some health issues this summer and needed to make some changes as well, i stopped drinking all soda and replaced it with green tea at home/water at work. I started off at 201 lbs in July and was at 175 last week. No exercise or other diet changes. I suppose if i gave up my fast food breakfasts and exercised i could get to 160 ish but that takes a little more effort than i have in me right now.. lol
I figure the lighter i get, the faster i'll be in the 1/4 mile next summer.
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Originally posted by pocket-rocket View PostI do work with Amish that have farms and I do have a nice full size freezer in my basement. I'll have to do some asking around for some prices for some good meat. Thanks for the heads-up and insight
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I do work with Amish that have farms and I do have a nice full size freezer in my basement. I'll have to do some asking around for some prices for some good meat. Thanks for the heads-up and insight
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